Hausaufgabe

Back once again but not with any sort of ill behaviour. In fact, I’m on the bestest of moods thanks to these 12 pleasant tunes I got to select from an abundance of quality house releases of late. This goes to show that contrary to what doomsayers suggest, the EDM crowd hijacking labels like “deep house” to rebrand their eurodance is not succeeding in killing off real music. So be happy and enjoy the vibes, catch you in the next one.

01. Moon Boots & Kyiki – Don’t Ask Why (HNNY Remix) [Cr2]

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Surprise! Or something. Two episodes of Hausaufgabe within one week, what is this madness? I guess I couldn’t let you head towards the autumn darkness armed only with the slow lounging of #53. Here’s a companion piece of sorts, packing a little more punch. The 1.5 hours contain killer tracks aplenty – hopefully not ruined by me mixing them together without hearing much, thanks to the deafening renovation noise currently penetrating our building. Life in a big city, etc.

01. Dreems – In the Desert (Axel Boman Remix) [Multi Culti]

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While doing a seasonal inventory of recent purchases I ran into a number of fine tracks which had not made the cut for the podcast, due to their BPM not being up to snuff with the usual Hausaufgabe material. So here’s a sort-of-kind-of special episode with slow jams for listening and chilling out.

Previously some of these tunes might have found their way into my Hipster Disco mix series. However, since the whole imaginary “genre” of gnu disco / indian dance / whatever has pretty much died its long overdue death, I’d rather put the housier material to good use here. In any case, enjoy! Who knows, I might soon do a similar thing with faster stuff..

01. Marttin – Spirit of Soul [Elegant Music]

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Another one already? Yep, it’s the second installment of Hausaufgabe for July. In contrast to the bangers in the previous episode, this one became slightly more chilled out and melodic, where hints of acid and disco will eventually lead you into Detroitish realms. Pay special attention to the Frits Wentink track, in my opinion one of the best things released in past months. Also note the blatant use of multiple versions of the same Moodymanc track (albeit with very few similarities) in the July episodes. Oops!

01. Kevin Over – On My Way to You [Noir Music]

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After a brief journey through the northern motherland and fighting a valiant battle against the local horse-fly horde, Hausaufgabe returns as hausy as ever. It’s Fashion Week time here in Berlin and as they say, house music never goes out of style. Oh wait, it might’ve just been me who said that.

Enjoy the top quality tunes, and catch you in the next episode.. Provided I’ll survive the randomized urban warfare undoubtedly hitting the streets of F-hain after the world cup final.

01. Yokto – Panamax [Compost]

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Time flies when you’re having fun bedroom DJing, and it’s hard to believe Hausaufgabe has reached #50 already. I was toying with ideas for a “very special episode” to celebrate this sort-of-big number, but in the end none of them felt right. So I’m staying true to my kind-of-vague concept: attempting to assemble the optimal mix for you from my current house favourites and selected classics. Some of those special ideas may get used later though, so watch this space.

This installment got prepared just in time for the Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin, so we’re in full-on extended weekend party mode over here. The last time I put together a podcast during the Karneval was back in 2012 after the lovely open air shindig in Horst Krzbrg (RIP). Good times, good memories.

But I digress. I’d like to thank everybody who have tuned in, given feedback and/or spread the word during these 3 years of podcasts. I’m definitely not running out of music any time soon, so here’s to at least 50 more!

01. Sirens of Lesbos – Long Days Hot Nights [Exploited]

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It’s getting hot in here, but fear not, I intend to keep most of my clothes on. Summer is hitting Berlin pretty hard, but the heat hasn’t quite managed to creep into my mancave deep in the shady streets of F-hain. While taking the opportunity to chill inside, I put together this cool mix of burning house tracks for your pleasure. Have fun with the acid funking of Luke Vibert, nostalgic sampling from HNNY, breakbeats by CPS and everything else! See you in #50.

01. HNNY – Most Really Pretty Girls Have Pretty Ugly Feet [Permanent Vacation]

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Mayday! Mayday! Err.. Sorry, wrong decade. Well the scene is sure getting 1st of Mayish up here in Berlin. I’d say the situation calls for a riot-inducing 76 min mix just in time for the holiday! From picnic-worthy chilled out house to near-techno, it’s a unity of sound fitting the occasion. So time to put that MP3 player of yours to work, and enjoy the fruits of the producers’ labour.

01. Dauwd – Lydia [Kompakt]

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Something for the four day weekend? What could be more appropriate than a set of tracks so good they practically qualify as a religious experience. As usual, I’ve tried to keep it fresh and varied. From Detroit influences to breakbeats, house music sure is boring and monotonous.

I also noticed that #50 is approaching fast. What to do once I hit that big number? Something special, or keep it business as usual? Decisions, decisions. Feel free to give some ideas e.g. at the dR Facebook page. Meanwhile, have fun with the mix and enjoy the holidays.

01. La Fleur – Kattflickan (Art of Tones Remix) [Power Plant]

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After digging through the old and dusty bits for a few episodes, it’s about time to get a bite of fresh produce again. And in a stunning display of straying off proven formulas, instead of 12 stellar tracks I’m bringing you.. 13 of them! Wild, huh? You can never tell what kind of wacky antics will ensue in this downright anarchistic podcast.

But I digress. Hope you’ll dig the music, which contains e.g. another quality outing from Oulu’s own Smok, dramatic disco flavours by Christian Prommer as well as Hard Ton indulging in retro jacking. All house, all good.

01. Matthias Vogt – The Wobble Track [Large]

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